Potty Politics, Part II | Washington Post
July 20, 2009 5:45 PM
Even as the clock ticks down on the life of 18 rest stops set to close tonight across Virginia, lawmakers, statewide officials and even political candidates are weighing in. U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.)...

Potty Politics | Washington Post
July 20, 2009 12:28 PM
And you thought rest stops were just a convenient place to break up a long road trip, use the facilities and grab a Mr. Pibb from the vending machine. Rest areas have become a hot political issue after...

The Rest Stops: It’s Not Rocket Science | VirginiaTomorrow
July 20, 2009 7:23 AM
Here’s what I wrote on Friday:
I wouldn’t be surprised if a few hours before they close next week
We see a candidate or two
Making a final stop
Speaking to a camera
Vowing
When they’re elected...

McDonnell-Deeds: The Week Ahead | Washington Post
July 20, 2009 7:00 AM
This week in the governor's race will see its first official action in a while, although Virginians will have to wait until Saturday to get it. At 11 a.m., Democrat Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell...

Virginia in a Hurry, 7-20-09 | VirginiaTomorrow
July 19, 2009 9:10 PM
Virginia State Park Interest and Use on the Rise
Virginia’s Collection of Child Support Increases
Federal Officials Eye Schools for Signs of Sex Bias
Task Force Told That Many Problems Face the Poor
Board...

Seven on Sunday, 7-19-09: The Virginia Scorecard | VirginiaTomorrow
July 18, 2009 9:35 PM
1. A Son Of Virginia
20 years ago Doug Wilder became the first African-American elected Governor in American history. At the end of a remarkable inauguration speech, he reflected on Virginia’s...

More Fallout from Va. Candidate’s ‘Bullet’ Remark | Washington Post
July 18, 2009 4:00 AM
By Fredrick Kunkle Del. Stephen C. Shannon on Friday denounced the fiery remarks made by Catherine Crabill, the Republican candidate for the House of Delegates from Northern Neck who suggested that bullets...

Who Killed the Rest Stops? | VirginiaTomorrow
July 17, 2009 9:02 PM
It’’s like a game of Clue.
Was it:
A souring econony that forced the Kaine administration to set priorities and make tough choices?
Or:
A House Transportation Committee that failed to heed...

Tee Time for Kaine and Trump? | Washington Post
July 17, 2009 4:00 AM
By Derek Kravitz During an otherwise sleepy summer of campaigning in Loudoun County, the talk among Democratic party faithful is of a rather odd potential golf outing. The participants? Virginia Gov. Tim...

Delegate Bob Marshall: Comment on “The Rest Stops Here” | VirginiaTomorrow
July 16, 2009 7:10 PM
I am not requesting a temporary exemption. The only parliamentary way in Congress at this point to get a vote on this important matter is to amend the Transportation Appropriations Act to suspend the...